that sounds like a good start. Have you had a dog before? A herder? Which club are you going to train in French Ring with? Do you own your own home? Any other people in the home? Any other pets?

A Belgian Malinois can be a terrific companion, protector, sport friend, and hiking companion. they also can be demanding, aggressive, hyper, uncontrollable, and just plain nuts, if they aren't handled from a young age correctly. Your background in dogs, and your assets that are around you (trainers, clubs,etc)will all have to be taken into account.